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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 570.96 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 570.96 and 308.71 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 570.96 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/570.96 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 570.96 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 176,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.06/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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